July 5, 2020 – Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary

Fr. Clinton P. Honkomp, O.P. (303) 522-0196 Pastor

Deacon Mick Palazzolo Social Justice/Campus Ministry

Deacon. Jim Dodge Adult Education/Hospital Ministry

Mrs. Denise Reavis Principal

Mrs. Debbie Mandeville Parish Administrative Assistant

Mr. Rich Harkins Business/IT Manager

Mrs. Angie Daniels School Administrative Assistant

Mr. Joe Dinardo Maintenance

Mrs. Alice Hill Liturgy & Music

Mr. Robert Dilley Homebound Ministry

Mr. Dave Klestinski Homebound Ministry

Mass Times: Saturday (vigil) 4:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Holy Days: As announced

Daily Mass: W, Th, F: 6:20 am

Tuesday: 8:20 am

Communion Service: Monday: 6:20am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30pm

Eucharistic Adoration:

First Friday/Saturday: Friday 7:00 am to Sat 8:00 am

Other Fridays: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parish Office Hours: M - F: 8:30 am - 4:00pm

School Office Hours: M - F: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm

2000 E. Sangamon Avenue (mailing address: 2125 N. 21st Street)

Springfield, Illinois 62702

Church: (217) 544-4554 Fax: (217) 544-4963

School: (217) 544-4553 Fax: (217) 544-1680

www.saintaloysius.org

Dear Friends in Christ,

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” (Mt. 11:30). When

we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is ask-

ing too much of us when He calls us to generously share our

time, talent, and treasure. However, we must remember that we

are not “owners” of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the

gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a

small portion, in gratitude, of what He has already given to us.

Happy July 4th Weekend! As we celebrate our Independence

Day amid much social turmoil and chaos, we have much to be

grateful for as Americans: Thanks be to God for our Constitu-

tion and Bill of Rights. Thanks be to God for the countless

women and men who stepped up to militarily defend our coun-

try. Thanks be to God for the freedoms we hold, exercise and

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church A Discipleship Parish

guarantee others. In God we trust!

Special thanks to Ronda Mill and Ed Strode for picking up Bin-

go leadership as the COVID-19 quarantine subsides. Last Sat-

urday we were a little down but are hoping that as society

opens up we will find more folks attending Bingo. Ronda and

Ed are looking for volunteers to help at Bingo. Please help if

you are able; especially if you have students in our school as it

receives the lion’s share of the funds raised. Volunteering can-

not be left to the faithful few but must call each of us to help.

During the course of the year, Bingo will generate about $30K

– or so. So, we cannot afford to quit. Won’t you help? Contact

Ronda, Ed, or the parish office to volunteer.

Last weekend we celebrated Mass in the church at 4:30pm and

8:00am followed by the distribution of Holy Communion. The

Mass was live streamed on Facebook during the 8:00am ser-

vice. Being faithful to the diocesan and state regulation for rev-

erence and social distancing we had 168 attendants at the two

Masses and a few more for communion who came to church

once the Masses had concluded. Our plan for this weekend is to

have Mass in church again at 4:30pm and 8:00am just like we

did last week. You know… Be flexible, keep a smile on your

face, and follow the directions of the ushers. Communion will

be distributed after each Mass as we did last week. After the

Saturday Mass communion for those not attending the Mass

will begin around 5:15pm and after the Sunday Morning Mass

at 8:45am. Again, only the Sunday 8:00am Mass will be live

streamed.

On Monday (July 6th) I am going home to Iowa to be with my

parents for 10 days. In my absence next

weekend, Fr. Patrick Tobin, O.P. from Chi-

cago will preside at the Masses. You will

remember him as the director of our Shrine

of St. Jude in Chicago who was here when

we had the three days in honor of St. Jude.

Fr. Patrick and I are still talking about what it

might mean for St. Al’s Parish to be satellite site of the Chicago

Shrine. Fr. Kevin Mann from St. Cabrini will respond in my

absence to any sacramental emergencies and funerals. There

will be Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist Blessing each day at

8:00am (Tuesday-Friday). and I am going to try to live stream

the rosary from home. So, please pray for my safe travels, my

father’s health, Fr. Patrick’s travels, etc. I will certainly remem-

ber to pray for you.

St. Aloysius, intercede for us that we might find the courage to

care for others during our pandemic like you did during yours.

Be assured of my prayers for your and your family’s health… see

you on-line!

With Pastoral Affection, Fr. Clint, O.P. Pastor

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Pastoral Council

Mikki Buhl

John Cernich

Mary Coady

Joseph Lesko

Gary McCandless

Michelle Stewart

Pam Tipps

Bob Wheatley

Finance Council

Paul Brown

Karl Kohlrus

Amy Neal

Matt Noonan

Ryan Spearie

Earl Schroeder

Paul Palazzolo

Troy Washko

School Board Joel Washko (Chair)

Tom Kohlrus

Nicholas Gilmore

Sara Vargas

Scott McCamant

Rachel Towner

Marianne Stremsterfer

Liturgy Committee

Alice Hill, Chair Linda Vono

Mikki Buhl

Paula Petrilli

Rita Lesko

Gary McCandless

Rachel Schrenk

Mary Coady

Discipleship Committee

Terri Maze

Kim Lesko Michelle Daniels

Lisa Fowler

Ed Strode, Chair

Kathy Paoni

Tom Paoni

Mary Ann Mann

Social Justice Committee

Judy Cervellone

Patti Crouch

Matt Daniels Dave Klestinski

Nancy Schrenk

Michelle Stewart

Greg Stumpf

Principal’s Page Mrs. Denise Reavis

Planning has started for the 2020-2021 school year at St. Aloysius! With

guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education and the Diocesan Office of Edu-

cation, our Re-Opening Task Force is evaluating the best way to meet student needs

as we resume in-person learning. Parents will be asked to fill out a survey about their

2019-2020 experience with distance learning so we can better guide that process

should we need to resume e-learning at some point next year. Please know that our

number one goal is to have students back in our building. While I know there will be

changes, it is my hope that at St. Al’s our changes will be minimal in order to meet

the needs of our students and families while operating within the guidelines that will

be put forth by the State. The first day of school is Monday, August 17!

Congratulations to our 8th Graders who celebrate their graduation last Tues-

day, June 30th with Mass, and distribution of diplomas. We send them on to High

School with our sincerest prayers and love. We are also presently planning for the

celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for our students. More information will

be shared as it develops.

Bingo began last Saturday. This year, Ronda Mill has agreed to be the coordinator.

Please help Ronda keep our Bingo Project successful by volunteering to help out.

This week Ronda wrote: Hello everyone. I’m the new coordinator for the bingo fund-

raiser for St. Aloysius School. This is a weekly event held at Caritas Hall, located at

9th & Converse. It is one of the more successful fundraisers for the school, bringing

in a substantial amount of money the past few years. We need volunteers to help out

on Saturday mornings, 10:45am-3:00pm. Families with children can apply these

hours to their service hours required throughout the school year. It’s easy and a lot of

fun. With the restrictions being lifted, I’m sure sessions will be starting soon after.

Please consider volunteering a little time to help us out. You can text or call me at

(217) 670-4458. Thank you!

St. Aloysius School will continue to enroll students through the summer months. We

are a preschool thru 8th grade, north-end Springfield faith community served by

award-winning faculty and dedicated staff! We provide extra-curricular activities and

offer IESA, as well as SCAA, sports teams, an art and music program, and a STEM

curriculum. If you know someone interested in St. Aloysius School, please have them

e-mail Angie Daniels or Denise Reavis for more information.

School Office Hours…The school office will be open during the summer on

Wednesdays from 9:00am-noon. Mrs. Reavis and Mrs. Daniels can be reached at 544-

4553 or by e-mail. The parish office is open from 9:00am-noon Monday –Thursday.

WOW! We exceeded our goal! A huge thank you to everyone who

donated to the Annual Fund! What a true testament to the spirit of

St. Aloysius that during the most difficult of times, we come togeth-

er and provide for our family! What a milestone it is this year to not

only meet our goal but to surpass it! Thank you again to our gener-

ous donors and supporters.

“Love is the True North that always leads us home.”

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— Parish Data —

In charity, please remember in your prayers… 2017… Donald Drendel, Denzil DeVanney, Walther Fliege, Barbara Todd, Helen Richardson, Mary Bedolli, Donald Mroscak, August Papilli, Frances Emmons, Rob-ert Berberet Sr. Katie Raffa, John Williams, Barbara Veseling, Mike Timko, Richard Neal Sr. Marianne Charles, Robert Wolf, Virginia Wagner and Betty Andretta. 2018… Larry Brooks, Katherine Stoecker, Betty Chernis, Kathy Martin, Beatrice Nimpson, Fredrick Bedolli, Mary Kulek, Bernie Hagele, Dorothy Warrington, Mary LeMasters, Peg Wilson, Annette Hickman, Edna Kennedy, Joseph Carlove, Bernadine Seitz, Joseph Crowe, Patricia Rigdon, Janet Coe, Jeannette O’Ravis. 2019... Lena Ostenburg, Bonnye Locke, Alda Bretz, Della Maurer, Leonard Naumovich, Leanne Schleyhahn, Delores Anthony, Carl Venvertloh, Elmer

Schuster, Norman and Helen Reeves, Pat Capranica, Richard Murawski, John Wolosick, William Eck, Leonard Jann, Laura Palazzolo, Christine Kohlrus, Carole Wetherell, Larry Tebrugge Sr. 2020... John Power Jr., Ceil Trello, John Trstensky Matt Cosgrove, Dominic Titone, and Patricia Mathews.

Parish Ministry Schedule - Sat-Sun - July 11-12

Saturday, 4:30pm Sunday, 8:00am Sunday, 10:30am

Music

Lector

E.M.

Servers

Total

85 83 168

Weekly Attendance-June 27-28

PARISH CALENDAR

The budgeted amount is the minimal required to maintain services, employee benefits, utilities, and maintenance at current levels and does not provide for debt payment, unbudgeted repairs or improve-ments, or long term planning for the parish or school. Offerings

Budget for the month of June is $40,000.00. We have received 49%

of the needed funding to meet essential budget obligations.

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR WEEKLY PARISH OFFERING

Week 56 June 28 Total to Date

Loose Collection $168.00 $6,865.00

Weekly Envelopes $4,969.50 $381,715.00

Total

$5,137.50

$388,580.00

Special Prayers and Blessing

Please pray for the repose soul of:

Marian Reinbold Eternal Rest Grant to him, O Lord and let perpet-

ual light shine on him.

July 5 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass

July 5 8:45am Communion Service

July 7 8:00am Liturgy of the Word

July 7 3:00pm Rosary

July 8 8:00am Liturgy of the Word

July 8 3:00pm Rosary

July 9 8:00am Liturgy of the Word

July 9 3:00pm Rosary

July 10 8:00am Liturgy of the Word

July 10 3:00pm Rosary

July 11 Street Ministry

July 11 4:30pm Saturday Evening Mass

July 11 4:45pm Communion Service

July 12 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass

July 12 8:45am Communion Service

PARISH CALENDAR

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2019

Assessment (2019) $51,458.00

Total Pledge (June 9, 2020) $24,500.00

Amount owed $26,958.00

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2018

Assessment (2018) $49,968.00

Total Pledge (June 30, 2019)

$25,225.00

Amount owed $24,743.00

St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish

Around the Church

Celebrate Bishop Paprocki’s 10 year anniversary... On

April 20, 2010, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Thomas

John Paprocki to be the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Springfield

in Illinois. Then, on June 22, 2010, Bishop Paprocki was installed

as bishop of our diocese during Mass by Francis Cardinal George,

Metropolitan Archbishop of Chicago, at a packed Cathedral of the

Immaculate Conception in Springfield. Join our diocese in cele-

brating and thanking Bishop Paprocki for his dedicated leader-

ship, advancing our faith, and his constant prayer for us over the

past 10 years. Letters of appreciation can be mailed to 1615 West

Washington St.; Springfield, IL 62702.

Protecting God’s Children… We are in the process of mail-

ing background check renewal forms to all volunteers who have

reached the 5 year (or longer) expiration on their background

checks. If you received renewal forms please complete the forms

ASAP. Thank you for your dedication to St Aloysius Parish and

to keeping our children and vulnerable adults safe.

Biking for Babies is a pro-life organization that is sending out

young adults from all sides of the country to spread awareness

and fundraise for pregnancy resource centers in America. Join the

cyclists at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Friday,

July 17th, for 5:15pm Mass. Testimonies from the cyclists will be

live streamed at 6:15 pm via dio.org/live or Facebook.com/

diospringfield.

Clinical expert’s advice on raising families...Dr. Ray Guarendi, a

Catholic clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and

national radio and television host, joined families across the dio-

cese in June for a virtual event called “Quarantine, Quarrels, and Quality Time.” If you missed it, you can hear Dr. Guarendi

on replay discuss topics that can help parents bring all things back

to the family, standing strong as a parent, the importance of disci-

pline, how to discipline, and learning the logic of being Catholic.

Go to dio.org/drray.

Find Peace and Healing... Pope Francis says, "God is always

waiting for you." If you or someone you love is grieving the loss

of a child or children to abortion, come and experience the heal-

ing mercy of Jesus Christ on our weekend retreat. To find infor-

mation about the Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat August 7-9 go to

www.dio.org/plasm/project-rachel.html , call 217-217-698-4456,

or email projectrachel@dio.org. Scholarships are available.

St. John’s Breadline is requesting bottled water for the up-

coming hot weather. Donations can be dropped of at 430 North

5th Street from 7:00am –1:00pm. Thank you!

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ... July 5, Once

Again... “Come to Me.” The gospel today is the same one heard

on 19 June for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus never tires of in-

viting. We should never tire of hearing the invitation. Asked

again: How will I go to Christ? What rest do I need?

Whom will I bring with me?

As if

Sometimes, it’s good to know that you’re not special.

Like when something is going terribly wrong.

It’s great to find out that you haven’t found a brand-new way for

things to go bad. That what you’re dealing with or doing is the

opposite of original.

That no one is going to name a disease or a syndrome or a disas-

ter after you.

For all of us at one time or another, fear is one of those things.

When it’s good to know that you’re not special.

When you and I catch ourselves doing it. When we catch us

winding ourselves up about something. Making ourselves afraid

with a bunch of what-ifs.

To know that you and I are doing the same thing that we’ve done

to ourselves countless times before.

The same thing that who knows how many people have done.

The same thing that the Apostles did in the Gospel.

Winding themselves up about the storm that their boat is in.

Making themselves afraid with a bunch of what-ifs. Even though

Jesus Himself is literally in the boat with them.

No matter who it is who’s getting wound up with what-ifs, Jesus

always has the same response for us. “Why are you terrified, O

ye of little faith?”

Jesus effortlessly swats away all of our what-ifs with a divine “as

if.”

As if God didn’t know what we were dealing with.

As if God would abandon His own children.

As if God hadn’t already provided for our every need.

The times that you and I don’t know that? The times that we

don’t hear God’s “as if?”

That’s when our eyes are on the storm. And not on God.

-Deacon Jim

St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish

Parish Bulletin Board

This weekend we once again will celebrate public Mass in our parish. Attendance will

be limited to 25% of the church’s seating capacity. This is roughly 150 people. We will

have Saturday Mass at 4:30pm and one mass Sunday at 8:00am. Parishioners will still

have a dispensation from the obligation to attend. We were blessed to have many parish-

ioners and their families attend Mass times on Saturday and Sunday. Following social

spacing and guidelines it was certainly a successful start to what will hopefully be a steady

return to regularity If you are in a risk category (or someone in your immediate family is),

it might be wise to not attend at this time. Last weekend 156 people attended Church. The

current dispensation from attendance at weekend mass remains in effect.

We will continue to live stream Mass on Sunday, weekday Mass and the rosary. We will

also provide communion services after the weekend masses to those unable to go to Mass.

Please arrive tot church at least 10 minutes before Mass begins. Masks are required if you

wish to enter church. Hand sanitizers will be available in the vestibule. The

ushers will direct you to your seat. Every other row of pews will be taped

off and tape marks will be placed on the pews for social distancing. Fami-

lies living in the same house may sit together, but otherwise you are asked to

observe the markings. There will be no missalettes (they have been taped

off and there will be no bulletins( they will be emailed on Fridays) You may

bring your own missal but please take with you when you leave. The collection basket

will be placed in the middle of church for your donation. You can still drop your envelopes

off at the rectory mailbox or by mail. Following social spacing and guidelines it was cer-

tainly a successful start to what will hopefully be a steady return to regularity.

Please note… The week of July 6-10 and July 13-17 there will be no weekday mass. There

will be Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist Blessing each day at 8:00am. The rosary will be

live streamed each day at 3:00pm on Facebook (Tuesday-Friday).

Act of Spiritual Communion... A Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori … My Jesus, I be-

lieve that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen-

tal, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and

unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

The Parish office is open 9:00-noon (Monday-Thursday) to the public. In the afternoons

we will be working on details (moving storerooms, files, archives of various sorts, etc.) at

the Rectory and on campus. Our weekly bulletin will be accessible through our parish

website. This is the best way to know what is going on in the parish. You can also sign up

to receive Flocknotes. Instruction our on the website.

Please note in your July/August envelopes you will find a yellow envelope for St. Aloys-ius School Tuition Assistance. These monies will go to help those families, who have

been approved through our FACTS Tuition Grant and Aid Assessment Program, qualify

for financial assistance to attend our school. We are deeply appreciative for your support

of this special envelope

Now is the time to consider offering RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), to that

person who seems as though they might be interested in your Faith. No, they don’t need to

have decided anything, but perhaps are just hearing or feeling a call, or pull. RCIA is

where one can learn about the Catholic Faith without having to make a commitment. If you

know someone, perhaps ask them if they are interested and let them know you will help

them learn more about RCIA which is a way adults can enter the Church – if they choose.

Call the parish office for more information (544-4454).

Thank you for your contributions that

keep us current on bills, utilities, pay-

roll, benefits, and so much more.

Whenever there is a challenge or a

need, St. Aloysius always steps up.

The advertisements that appear in this

bulletin completely defray

all publishing costs which

the church would otherwise

incur. Please patronize the

sponsors on the back of this bulletin

and thank them for their kind generosi-

ty.

St. Aloysius Prayer Chain... If you

have a special intention or someone

whom you would like prayers offered

please call Mrs. Vikki Warren @ 217-

544-2299.

Stewardship … Gracious and loving

God, we understand that you

call us to be stewards of your

abundance, the caretakers of all

you have entrusted to us. Help

us to use your gifts wisely and

to share them generously. May our faith-

ful stewardship be the hallmark of our

discipleship, a visible sign of our commit-

ment to Christ. We pray with grateful

hearts, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

July 6 Weekday

July 7 Weekday

July 8 Weekday

July 9 Weekday

July 10 Weekday July 11 St. Benedict July 12 15th Ordinary Sunday Sat 4:30pm Jeannette O’Ravis + Sun 8:00am All Parishioners +